For the first time in BCS history, the #1 seed was shut out for the entire bowl game. Once again, Alabama looked to their field goal kicker to help them win this game. Luckily there was one touchdown scored in this game. Trent Richardson, RB for the Tide, had a touchdown run for 34 yards with only a few minutes left in the 4th quarter.
The player of the game had to be Jeremy Shelley, the kicker for Alabama. Shelley made five field goals in the game, had one blocked and missed another wide right. Shelley had a much better performance from the two team’s last meeting when he and other Alabama kicker, Cade Foster, combined to miss four field goals.
LSU was simply outplayed. Alabama did not play really well, but they did what they had to, to win. LSU had two turnovers in the game, with Alabama not committing any turnovers. LSU had only five first downs in the game. Alabama held the Tigers to 53 total passing yards and 39 total rushing yards. LSU really did nothing well last night. They couldn’t run, pass or stop the Alabama offense until it got into or near their red zone. It got so bad, analysts kept hinting whether Les Miles was going to put in their backup QB after a couple poor choices made by starting QB Jordan Jefferson.
Fans were once again shocked at the outcome of the game between these two powerhouses. Although we did see one TD, the lack of scoring was very surprising. Fans don’t watch the sport to see someone kick the ball through the uprights. At least I don’t. We want to see deep bombs caught for touchdowns, or the running back barrel over four people to score. I know it’s called “Football” but we don’t want to see a score reflected by just someone’s kicking abilities. I guess this is why this game ranked the least viewed title game in its 14 year history.
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